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Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Rolled oats baked with mashed bananas, walnuts, and warm spices until set into a sliceable, banana-bread-flavored breakfast you can prep the night before and reheat all week.

50 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups unsweetened plant milk (almond or oat)
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or coconut oil.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 4 tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes to form a gel.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together 3 mashed ripe bananas, 2 cups unsweetened plant milk (almond or oat), 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, remaining 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg.

  4. 4

    Add 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1.5 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Fold in half of the 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts and half of the 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Scatter the remaining walnuts and dairy-free chocolate chips over the surface.

  7. 7

    Bake for 35 minutes until the oatmeal is set and the top is golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal need?

For Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 7.

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal?

The entry for Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal calls for 3 tbsp pure maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I make Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 cups unsweetened plant milk (almond or oat) and 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 290 calories, with 9 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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